- MrBeast bought 538,384 ASTER tokens over the past three days.
- He accumulated during the dip, purchasing at an average price of about $1.87.
- Aster DEX resolved a technical trading issue today and reimbursed affected users in USDT.
Experienced market participants often view the current pullback as an opportunity to buy at lower prices.
On-chain data shows that popular YouTuber MrBeast purchased 538,384 ASTER coins over the last three days.
The creator deposited $1 million in USDT across two wallets and withdrew tokens valued at roughly $990,000.
MrBeast(@MrBeast) bought 538,384 $ASTER($990K) over the past 3 days.
He deposited 1M $USDT into #Aster using public wallet 0x9e67 and new wallet 0x0e8A, then withdrew 538,384 $ASTER.
The average buying price was likely ~$1.87.https://t.co/Gm7MPrUqEk pic.twitter.com/cntXZ9XEQP
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) September 26, 2025
Details indicate MrBeast executed the purchases when ASTER was trading around $1.87 per coin, a move many view as a classic “buy the dip” strategy.
Aster has recently gained attention for outperforming other decentralized venues in certain metrics, following trends that Hyperliquid began a few weeks ago.
The native ASTER token surged this week, climbing from $0.10 on September 17 to intraday highs above $2.40 by September 24.
It later reversed some gains amid a broader market pullback and profit-taking.
ASTER is trading around $1.88 after losing more than 10% in the past 24 hours.
Despite the decline, sizable whale purchases signal confidence in a strong rebound.
MrBeast’s bet on Aster has sparked optimism among enthusiasts who expect significant gains once the altcoin attracts broader attention.
One social user noted that celebrity activity often draws mainstream interest, and it will be interesting to watch how retail sentiment shifts around ASTER after MrBeast’s move.
Aster DEX draws praise for rapid resolution
News of MrBeast’s purchases surfaced as the decentralized exchange faced a technical challenge earlier today.
The team reported abnormal price behavior on the XPL trading pair, which led to liquidations for some users.
Aster DEX responded quickly, resolving the issue and reimbursing affected traders.
Compensation was issued in USDT and covered all losses, including liquidation and trading fees.
An official statement confirmed:
Compensation for the XPL perp incident has now been fully distributed. All affected users received reimbursement directly in USDT to their accounts.
Update on XPL perp incident: Another round of compensation for including trading fees and liquidation fees has now been fully distributed.
All affected users should have received the full amount of reimbursement directly in USDT to their accounts.
— Aster (@Aster_DEX) September 26, 2025
The DEX emphasized transparency throughout the recovery process and encouraged users with concerns to contact support via Discord.
This prompt response reassured traders and strengthened confidence in Aster’s ability to protect users and maintain openness during outages.
ASTER price action
The native token trades near $1.88 after a drop of more than 10% in the last 24 hours.
ASTER’s decline mirrors broader market weakness that intensified following the recent U.S. GDP data revision.
Analysts, however, expect the bearish phase to be temporary and predict a swift recovery as October approaches.
Investor and analyst @Eljaboom has stated that ASTER may rally toward $3 as it completes its corrective phase.
$ASTER correction is now over and the next target is $3 ?https://t.co/AXnezpiSjm pic.twitter.com/mOI7jeQ0jH
— Elja 🌋 🦍 (@Eljaboom) September 26, 2025
If that target is reached, it would represent roughly a 60% gain from the current market price.
Alongside support from regional exchanges, Aster is gaining traction by occupying a niche that appears well-positioned for the next bullish cycle.
Perpetual DEXs are increasingly popular because they combine DeFi’s transparency and self-custody with execution speed, liquidity, and performance closer to centralized exchanges.